The Unreality of Time (eBook)

John McTaggart Ellis McTaggart (Autor)

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2022
21 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654702179-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Unreality of Time," John McTaggart Ellis McTaggart presents a profound philosophical inquiry into the nature of time, challenging conventional understandings that have persisted through centuries. Through a rigorous analytical framework, McTaggart argues that time is not a fundamental aspect of reality but an illusion crafted by human perception. His literary style is both succinct and accessible, featuring rigorous logic interwoven with profound metaphysical insights. This text is significant within the context of early 20th-century philosophical discourse, particularly in countering prevailing notions of temporal reality and influencing subsequent thinkers within both analytic and continental traditions. John McTaggart, an influential British philosopher, was deeply engaged with the metaphysical questions of his era, often drawing from Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. His academic background, steeped in the study of idealism, provided him with a unique lens through which to view the relationship between reality, perception, and time. His works, including "The Unreality of Time," reflect his unyielding belief in the primacy of the mind and challenge subsequent generations of philosophers to reconsider deeply held beliefs about existence. "The Unreality of Time" is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, particularly those intrigued by metaphysics or the philosophy of time. McTaggart's innovative argumentation invites readers to rethink not only the concept of time but also the very nature of reality itself. For scholars and enthusiasts alike, this text offers a transformative perspective that promises to stimulate intellectual curiosity and encourage rigorous debate.

Autor

John McTaggart Ellis McTaggart (1866-1925) was a notable British idealist metaphysician, hailing from an era when philosophy indulged deeply in questions of ontology and the structure of reality. His seminal works etched a significant imprint on early 20th-century philosophy, focusing on the philosophical exploration of time, reality, and existence. McTaggart's most distinguished contribution, 'The Unreality of Time', posits a contentious and revolutionary thesis that time is illusory, which has stirred debates and discussions among philosophers and scholars for generations. His writing is characterized by meticulous argumentation and a distinctive style that melds rigorous logical analysis with the passion of a philosopher soaring after truth. Through 'The Unreality of Time', McTaggart challenged the temporal underpinnings of human experience, arguing that time is a mere appearance and not a fundamental aspect of reality. He has influenced a range of thinkers, both contemporaries and successors, who have grappled with his provocative ideas. McTaggart's contributions extend to his encompassing work on Hegel's philosophy and his own metaphysical system, which he elaborated upon in his two-volume magnum opus, 'The Nature of Existence'. Thus, McTaggart remains an emblematic figure in the field of metaphysics and the philosophy of time, imprinting his distinctive views upon the intellectual landscape of his discipline.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
• Schlagworte: 1900s works • 20th Century Philosophy • Academic Readership • Articles in periodicals • British philosophical thought • British philosophical works • Collective works • eternalism and presentism • idealist philosophy • illusion of time • John McTaggart philosophy • journal articles • Kantian Influence • McTaggart time paradox • metaphysical exploration • metaphysics books • Nature • Periodicals • Phenomenological study • philosophical analysis • philosophical inquiry • philosophical nature of time • Philosophy of Time • Reality and existence • reality concepts • Scholarly Discourse • scientific thinking • temporal consciousness • Temporal reality • temporal reality discourse • Time • time perception • time theory literature • unreality of time analysis